Dear Friend, The holidays can be beautiful and heavy all at once. There may be moments of joy, laughter, and connection—and moments of quiet sorrow, longing, or overwhelm. I want to give you permission to feel it all. You don’t have to hide your grief or silence your joy. You don’t have to choose one […]
Dear Friend, As the holidays approach, you may feel torn. On one hand, gratitude is everywhere—family gatherings, blessings counted, joyful traditions. On the other hand, your grief sits beside you, aching for what is missing. You don’t have to choose between them. Gratitude and grief can coexist. You can give thanks for what you have […]
Dear You, I know the dirt feels heavy sometimes. The grief. The questions. The endless waiting for something—anything—to change. It can feel like life has buried you. But what if, instead, you’ve been planted? Seeds do their most important work in the dark. They split open, stretch deep roots, and prepare for the day they’ll […]
Dear Friend, When I lost my son DJ in 2016, I thought I was alone in my grief. The silence felt heavy. The shame was louder than my voice. But then I began to share my story. Slowly, carefully, with people who could hold it with gentleness. And do you know what happened? I found […]